A new report ranks Michigan 34th in the U.S. for older workers. With nearly 27% of seniors still working and only 14% doing so remotely, Michigan lags behind other states. Local seniors earn a median income of $52,764, below the national average. Rising healthcare and housing costs are forcing more Michiganders to delay retirement. The … Read more
With warmer weather approaching, many will flock to Lake Huron. However, the lake’s rip currents and high waves can be dangerous, even for experienced swimmers. Sanilac County’s Don King witnessed this firsthand during a last year’s rescue at Port Sanilac’s break wall, where multiple people struggled in the strong currents. King has since pushed for … Read more
A man charged with killing Port Huron resident Vincent Buckles was arraigned Monday after being brought back from Georgia. Dazman Robert Drake, 23, faces six felony charges, including murder and arson. The incident occurred on January 28 at Buckles’ home. Drake was arrested in Georgia by U.S. Marshals. His co-defendant, 36-year-old Sayon Florence, allegedly set … Read more
In St. Clair County, a tragic case has resurfaced as Amanda Maison and Maurice Houle face charges for the ’18 death of Amanda’s son, Matthew. The young boy was found lifeless in his bed, and now, years later, the couple is accused of starving and abusing him. Prosecutors say they even hid his injuries to … Read more
Michiganders are coming together to show love for their Canadian neighbors. Indivisible’s Lake Superior group is hosting a solidarity event later this month at the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron, the Ambassador Bridge in Detroit, and the International Bridge in Sault Ste. Marie. Despite recent trade tensions from President Trump’s tariffs, locals want to … Read more
Sarnia’s housing crisis hit another roadblock as city council voted 5–4 to delay a 56-unit affordable housing project on Exmouth Street. Despite strong support from provincial policies and local plans, the project now heads to the Ontario Land Tribunal. Proposed by the Inn of the Good Shepherd, it would offer rents as low as $800–$1,000. … Read more
In St. Clair County, folks are buzzing about new rules for solar and battery storage plants. Today, the Health Department will chat about these plans at 5 p.m. in Port Huron’s County Building. No votes, just talk. The rules aim to keep noise low, hide plants from view, and ensure companies can clean up later. … Read more
The Sanilac County Historical Society has unveiled its ’25 History Lecture Series, set to begin May 23rd. Hosted at the Village Church in Port Sanilac, the series will feature ten lectures covering topics from Mackinac Island’s history to the Titanic’s last meal. Special performances by local musicians will kick off each event. Tickets are $10 … Read more
The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two people in connection with the ’18 death of 3-year-old Matthew Maison from Port Huron Township. The arrests, made after recent developments, involve a man and a woman, though their identities are being withheld. Matthew’s death was ruled a homicide in ’21, caused by blunt force trauma … Read more
In Kiefer Park on Thursday, St. Clair County residents gathered to honor crime victims during Victims’ Rights Week. Organized by the local group P.S. You’re my Hero, the event saw participants tossing flowers into the St. Clair River in memory of those lost and affected by crime. Founder Mara McCalmon, who lost her husband to … Read more